Rules for ZIP Code 93311
Bakersfield, CA · Kern County
163 local rules on file for this area.
ZIP code 93311 is governed by the city of Bakersfield, CA, home to about 90% of the ZIP's residents. The ordinances shown below come from Bakersfield's own code and apply to residential and commercial properties within its limits, from noise restrictions and parking to building permits and animal regulations.
ZIP codes do not follow city lines. 93311 also covers:
- unincorporated Kern County~10% of residents
Shares are estimates from 2020 Census geography. If your address is in one of these, its rules apply instead.
Each topic below links to the full ordinance breakdown with specific code sections, fine amounts, and answers to common questions. The data is sourced from the official municipal code and verified by our editorial team.
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These are the local rules that apply to ZIP code 93311 based on Bakersfield ordinances.
Sign Regulations
5 rulesParking Rules
9 rules- RV & Boat ParkingSome
- Abandoned VehiclesLight
- Curb Color RulesSome
- Street Parking LimitsSome
- Overnight ParkingSignificant
Special Events & Permits
6 rules- Park Event PermitsSome
- Sidewalk Dining & CafésSignificant
- Street Fair RulesSignificant
- Parade PermitsSignificant
- Block Party PermitsSignificant
Noise Ordinances
8 rules- Aircraft NoiseLight
- Barking DogsSome
- Quiet HoursSome
- Vehicle NoiseSome
- Decibel LimitsSome
Trash & Recycling
9 rulesFence Regulations
4 rules- Neighbor Fence RulesFew
- Height LimitsSome
- Retaining WallsSome
- Material RestrictionsSignificant
Animal Ordinances
8 rules- Mandatory Spay/NeuterSignificant
- Dog Leash LawsSome
- Pet LimitsSome
- Veterinary Clinic ZoningSome
- Chickens & LivestockSignificant
Noise from Specific Sources
1 rulePublic Health Rules
4 rulesBuilding Safety
7 rules- Lead PaintSome
- Electrical PermitsSome
- Plumbing PermitsSome
- Building InspectionsSome
- Building PermitsSome
Local Taxes & Fees
1 ruleBusiness Licensing & Operations
5 rules- Adult EntertainmentSignificant
- Auto Repair on Residential PropertyHeavy
- Tobacco Retail LicenseSignificant
- Tattoo & Body ModificationSignificant
- Massage EstablishmentsSignificant
Gambling & Gaming
1 rule- Card Room LicensingSignificant
Food Trucks & Mobile Vendors
3 rules- Sidewalk & Mobile VendingSome
- Food Truck PermitsSome
- Vending ZonesSignificant
Public Conduct
6 rules- JaywalkingSome
- Loud Party OrdinanceSignificant
- Loitering RulesSignificant
- Aggressive PanhandlingSignificant
- Skateboarding RulesSignificant
Historic Preservation
1 rule- Historic-Cultural MonumentsSignificant
Rental Property Rules
11 rulesMobility & Curb Rules
1 rule- Bike Lane RulesSome
Fire Regulations
7 rules- Propane StorageSome
- Outdoor BurningSignificant
- Fire Pits & Backyard FiresSignificant
- Brush ClearanceSome
- Wildfire ZonesSignificant
Outdoor Lighting
3 rulesHome Business
4 rulesEnvironmental Rules
5 rules- Defensible SpaceSome
- Erosion ControlSome
- Flood Elevation RequirementsSome
- Stormwater ManagementSignificant
- Flood ZonesHeavy
Right to Farm
1 ruleShort-Term Rentals
10 rules- Host Platform LiabilitySome
- Insurance RequirementsSome
- Extended Home ShareSignificant
- Repeat Violator StrikesSignificant
- Night CapsSignificant
Sidewalk & Pedestrian Rules
3 rules- Obstruction RulesSome
- Sidewalk RepairSome
- Encroachment PermitsSignificant
Landscaping Rules
6 rulesHomelessness & Encampment Rules
1 ruleSolar Energy
2 rulesTree Protection
1 rule- Parkway PlantingSome
Accessory Structures
3 rules- Garage ConversionsSome
- ADU RulesLight
- Shed & Carport RulesSome
Single-Use Items
2 rulesCannabis Regulations
4 rulesZoning Overlays & Bonuses
1 ruleHotels & Lodging
2 rulesImmigration Policy
1 ruleTobacco & Vaping
2 rulesEmployment Preemption
2 rulesSwimming Pools & Spas
2 rules- Fencing & Safety RequirementsSome
- Pool PermitsSignificant
Data Centers & Crypto Mining
2 rules- Data Center Zoning & SitingSignificant
- Data Center Noise LimitsSignificant
Property Maintenance
2 rulesGarage & Yard Sales
1 ruleSoliciting & Door-to-Door
2 rules- Solicitor PermitsSignificant
- No-Knock RegistrySome
Curfew Laws
2 rules- Juvenile CurfewSignificant
- Park CurfewSome